James P. Corrigan, DO and Jessica Gerloff, CRNP are the NEW Dynamic Duo of Primary Care at PMA at Suburbia Square!

January brought a new year and a new Primary Care Team to PMA at Suburbia Square. Patients are now able to schedule an appointment with James P. Corrigan, DO, M.ED., Family Practice Medicine and Jessica Gerloff, CRNP. 

In an age where so many people are using urgent care, we asked them to explain why you still need a Primary Care physician or provider. Their reply was this, “Patients need a “medical home,” someone to coordinate all aspects of care and focus on a patient’s overall well-being. Primary Care providers do just that; we see patients for wellness visits which include routine screenings and physicals to keep you healthy, and non-emergent sick visits when you aren’t feeling well.” The addition of Dr. Corrigan and Jessica Gerloff, CRNP has allowed us to expand office hours offering additional appointments, as both will be available Monday-Friday all day.

When you see a Primary Care doctor on a regular basis, he or she will get to know you and have the ability to track your care over time. This continuity of care enables your doctor to more quickly identify health issues or changes, and to respond faster and more accurately when problems arise.

Considering that a Primary Care doctor may be your partner for a lifetime of good health, it’s important to find the one who is right for you. Of course, you’ll want to choose a doctor who is thorough and has a depth of knowledge. But, it’s equally important to find a physician who makes you feel comfortable, values your questions and opinions, and is a good communicator. A doctor who is willing to listen and discuss your concerns is one who will truly care about providing highly personalized care.

PMA Primary Care physicians care for the whole you – from top to bottom, inside and out, from childhood to old age, and through times of illness and well-being. We serve as your partner in achieving a healthy quality of life.  

PMA at Suburbia Square is located in The Suburbia Square Shopping Center on Route 100 in Pottstown, PA. and open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Corrigan or Jessica Gerloff, CRNP please call 610-819-6601.

PMA Medical Specialists Collaborates with Patients and Families to Enhance their Commitment to Primary Care

PFAC Council Members

PMA Medical Specialists launched a new initiative this summer as part of their CPC+ Partnership – Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). PMA was selected early 2018 to participate in Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+). The PFAC, comprised of patients and family members of patients, in addition to PMA Physicians, Providers, and staff meet on a quarterly basis. Members of the council are encouraged to provide honest feedback and observations regarding the PMA Patient Experience and how to improve it. Discussions have included how to improve patient safety, appointment availability, patient portal usage, service excellence, communications, patient education and much more. 

 “The council is far more than a focus group; focus groups are ‘a once and done’ way of gathering data. Our PFAC is expected to evolve as we move forward and delve into additional topics,” said Timothy Rimmer, CEO of PMA Medical Specialists. “I’ve attended a few of the meetings and have found them very informative. We feel an open dialogue offers council members the opportunity to help us improve our patient-centered care model. Our pledge to patients and the communities we serve is to continually improve every patient encounter, every step of the way. Our mantra is Patients Matter Always.”

The foundation of the CPC+ partnership is to improve access to quality healthcare at lower costs. In addition to the PFAC, PMA has cultivated a topnotch Chronic Care Management Team for Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions, who might benefit from a more “hands on” approach. The practice has also recently expanded their patient hours and now offer appointments on Saturdays from 8am until Noon at their Phoenixville MOB II location. PMA also reminds patients to “Call Us First.” This effort invites current patients to call PMA first for non-life-threatening emergencies.  Calls will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a staff member will help the caller determine if an ER or Urgent Care visit is necessary.  In doing so, they hope to help patients avoid the higher medical expenses, longer wait times, and exposure to more serious illnesses that an ER visit can entail.

About PMA Medical Specialists

PMA Medical Specialists is a multi-specialty Physicians Network that understands the importance of providing patients with Continuous Coordinated Healthcare. We are committed to meeting the healthcare needs of our patients by offering a wide-range of medical specialties and patient services to help you stay healthy.

PMA Medical Specialists has office locations throughout Montgomery and Chester counties. Visit pmadoctor.com for a complete list of locations and specialties.

A Visit to the ER May NOT Be the Best Option

Chest pain, loss of consciousness, heat stroke, severe bleeding and other serious and life-threatening illnesses always need the fastest and most advanced medical care available.  Without question, that means immediate treatment in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care facility.  But, what about cuts, scrapes, minor bleeding, a fever, ear infection, vomiting or nosebleed?  When these and other    non-extreme emergencies happen, we suggest that you “Call Us First.”

Why Call Us First?

As one of the area’s most-respected primary and specialty physician groups, we offer a number of services to help patients get the care they need, without an unnecessary visit to the ER or Urgent Care.  In doing so, we hope to help patients avoid high ER visit cost, longer wait times, and exposure to more serious illnesses that an ER visit can entail.

The Call Us First effort invites current patients to Call Us First for non-life-threatening emergencies.  Calls will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a staff member will help the caller determine if an ER or Urgent Care visit is necessary.  If not, we can schedule a same-day appointment at the nearest PMA office.  The Call Us First program is just one of the ways we fulfill our commitment to exceptional patient care.  To learn more about PMA Medical Specialists and the Call Us First program, visit pmadoctor.com.